Suicides on the rise among South Sudanese refugees in Uganda
The number of suicides and suicide attempts among South Sudanese refugees living in settlements in Uganda more than doubled in 2019
UNHCR seeks support for refugees and hosts in Ethiopia
UNHCR and partners are appealing for robust international support for refugee operations in Ethiopia with the launch of a funding appeal for US$658 million
UN Human Rights Committee decision on climate change a wake-up call: UNHCR
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, welcomes this week’s ruling of the UN Human Rights Committee in the case of Teitiota v. New Zealand.
Abducted mum finally finds safety in Finland, but yearns to see children again
After years of abuse, Ugandan refugee finds safety in Finland, and now dreams of reuniting with her children who she thought she were dead.
Key takeaways from the Global Refugee Forum
A month after the Global Refugee Forum wrapped up, these are the pledges and commitments that will boost opportunities for refugees and their hosts.
UNHCR seeks international solidarity for refugees and hosts in Sudan
UNHCR is calling for increased support for Sudan with the launch of a new funding appeal that seeks US$477 million to help nearly one million refugees.
Long way home for displaced Sudanese as fears of insecurity persist
UNHCR calls for increased funding and global support for Sudan’s displaced, their hosts and those who want to return home
UNHCR is deeply saddened by the deaths of two Eritrean asylum-seekers in Tripoli, Libya
UNHCR is deeply saddened by the deaths of two Eritrean asylum-seekers, who are reported to have been shot inside their accommodation in Libya.
UNHCR welcomes new law in El Salvador to help people internally displaced by violence
UNHCR welcomes El Salvador’s passage of legislation to protect, aid and offer durable solutions to people internally displaced in the Central American nation due to violence from organized crime and criminal gangs.
UN Refugee Agency honoured with Olympic Cup for sporting contribution
The UN Refugee Agency was given the Olympic Cup by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for its work supporting refugees and their host communities through sport all over the world.